An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Desert Hot Springs, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Desert Hot Springs. 4 of them are based in Desert Hot Springs itself, and other nearby bases include Palm Springs (11), Palm Desert (11), and Cathedral City (5). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Nearest on the list: Wolf Top Choice Appliance Repair, around 2.2 miles out. Of those, 12 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 30 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.3, 3.8 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 58 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
At the top of the Desert Hot Springs list: Precision Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rapid Appliance Services (11.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Synergy Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (11.5 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Desert Hot Springs
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Desert Hot Springs.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Desert Hot Springs Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Desert Hot Springs come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Repair Company in Desert Hot Springs
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Desert Hot Springs, CA
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Desert Hot Springs faster and cheaper.